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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used to empathize with my husband when he came home in the evening tired out of riding a bicycle to far markets as he transport fish to his clients hence I spent my third buying a second hand motorcycle which has easen his daily activities hence his business has doubled and now he has time to spend with his family members too . I also bought food for my family's consumption
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on purchasing a solar panel for lighting my house. I spent a lot of money on purchasing daily kerosene for use in lighting. I also purchased 2 bulls as a way of investing a portion of my transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that unlike some of my fellow villagers, I have acquired some livestock which according to our custom is a sign of wealth.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on a bag of dry corn for consumption and also 2 sheep that I wish to breed and I can sell to raise money during an emergency.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt very happy since my family’s stock of dry grain had just run out and we were feeling stranded, but with GD money I knew I could dry grain immediately.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is that our source of income as a family is very low and I find it really hard to feed my family as well as take care of other household issues.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is at noon when am taking lunch with my little children. They make me happy when telling me stories about school, since it is their first time to go to school.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is great opportunity for me to own things I had thought I could ever own. I will be able to have a nice cemented house.
